{"id":2901,"date":"2014-09-04T16:53:47","date_gmt":"2014-09-04T20:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skidome.org\/skidome2\/?page_id=549"},"modified":"2022-09-18T08:07:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-18T12:07:54","slug":"2022-swaps-ski-snowboard-md-pa-va-dc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skidome.org\/Skidome3\/?page_id=2901","title":{"rendered":"Swaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

SWAPS During the FALL \u00a0Sept-Dec<\/strong><\/h2>\n

SWAPS, Event Calendar<\/a><\/h3>\n

If the UPC is present look up for data and Yr.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ski Haus Swap<\/p><\/div>\n

Check the Swap Organizer for the rules The organizer has the final say as to the item’s salability.<\/span><\/strong>
\nSKIS<\/strong> – No Straight Skis, More than 10 years old or the binding is not listed on the indemnity\u00a0list IE covered by Insurance
\nPlastic boots over time will break, plastic, in general, loses chemical properties over time – become brittle, and is subject to breakage.<\/p>\n

This is the Binding good list<\/a><\/h3>\n

CPSC Recalls search for bindings skis helmets etc<\/a><\/p>\n

Binding FAQs — Read this BEFORE you use the list.<\/b><\/div>\n
Q: And what is indemnification?
\nA: In short, it means the manufacturer will “support” the certified technician in the event of legal action. That’s all.<\/div>\n
Q: Does indemnification mean that binding is definitely usable?
\nA: No. See question #1 immediately above.<\/div>\n
Q: Does non-indemnified mean that the binding is no longer usable?
\nA: Not necessarily. It just means you do so completely and totally at your own risk.<\/div>\n
Remember that the “indemnification” is only that of the manufacturer willing to back the certified retailer, not when you or I install our own bindings or screw around with settings.<\/div>\n
The Ultimate Determination of whether or not a shop will work on a binding is the opinion of the technician.<\/b>\u00a0This list is provided ONLY to show which bindings the manufacturers are still supporting through liability indemnification.<\/div>\n

Boots<\/strong> – Liner that the foam pad has disintegrated, missing Sole etc.<\/p>\n

Helmets-<\/a> Site more for Bike\/BMX-\u00a0tons of research test data. Fitting guide.<\/p>\n

Get there at Opening if you want the\u00a0best selection.<\/h3>\n
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Helpful Hints:\u00a0Size \/ Fitting Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Baltimore Ski Swap<\/p><\/div>\n

In the beginning, a person needs a less stiff board or ski.<\/h3>\n

The Recreational is good enough. \u00a0Binding limits dictate the weight of the user.
\nThis link offers a DIN (binding setting)
\nThe DIN chart uses weight, height, and ability. A young child needs a binding that can go from .5 to 4.
\nDIN Calculator<\/a>
\nChildren grow out of everything and rotate every year.<\/p>\n

Do a bit of research. Go back a few years in the models and look at the technology\u00a0used.<\/h3>\n

Example- Looking for a 177 cm, advanced with race components. thin to mid base under 75mm Under $500.00 \u00a0Race base – holds more wax, \u00a0Front Rocker. \u00a0The components cost more. types of core (foam -> wood) \u00a0(Fiberglass – > Ti or Titanal) \u00a0higher Binding ranges = more cost of components.
\nAverage person even me never go above a 10 DIN (210 lbs 6’1″ 3+ skier type)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

HELMET<\/strong> – Sizing Measure head in CM at 1 inch above EYEBROWS.
\nSKI \/ SNOWBOARD<\/strong> – \u00a0 \u00a0CHIN, NOSE, \u00a0EYES, HEAD \u00a0(Translates to Kid, Beginner, \u00a0Intermediate, Advanced)<\/p>\n

SKI sizing<\/a><\/p>\n

Snowboard Sizing<\/a><\/p>\n

BOOTS – SKI \u00a0<\/a> SNOWBOARD<\/a> \u00a0 Pretty much need the person to make sure fit is proper.<\/p>\n

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Pricing<\/strong> – \u00a0\"skicostbellcurve\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

As gear is rated as advanced, the materials and labor costs go up. Beginner to intermediate gear is at a good price point due to supply.
\nSkis Boards Boots – \u00a0All start at MSRP, then DEALER price, the next year they drop, the second year they drop even if new.
\nDemo skis are skis used by Shops for people to demo. 1 to 2 years old.
\nGeneral used skis.
\nYour local shop will have deals too. I \u00a0can always find a deal Local, I have to look hard.<\/u><\/strong>
\nChildren’s gear since they grow and can sell out at swaps or be hard to find. Check out Baltimore Ski Warehouse, they have a good supply of kids’ boots.
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\n<\/u>It’s best to spend a few hours researching for technology that suits your Skill level, and the length and radius of the curve. \u00a0When selection is narrowed down to a few models\/manufacturers<\/p>\n

Price ranges – SWAPS<\/b>
\nBoots 20$ and up
\nSkis w\/ Bindings \u00a075$ and up
\nSnowboards 100$ and up
\nQuestions people have swap items:<\/b>
\n1-Is this boot any good?<\/u>
\nHow to Judge- I check bottom wear first. The heel may be too rounded, or the screws are too close due to wear. Then do a visual inspection of the outer shell. Then pull the liner and check for cracks in the liner shell and padding that is too worn on the inside. \u00a0There should be a separate footbed.
\n2- Skis Boards, Judging bases What to look for.<\/u><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bases should not have large cuts or gouges. Signs of wear will be a white ‘hair’ but a good tune can fix that. \u00a0Do not buy if the edges are showing the connections to the base i.e. ground too many times. Avoid edges that are really torn up or have gouges. \u00a0These can be fixed at a shop.<\/div>\n
3-Bindings. Have MFG Liability Insurance. but for only so long.\u00a0<\/u><\/div>\n
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Make sure the outer heel and toe show no cracks and the AFD pad is present, Make sure the boot will fit with adjustments if not then if the ski snowboard has only been remounted once (holes drilled) they can be remounted. Adds labor cost. \u00a0 \u00a0 Binding SCIENCE:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0How Bindings work<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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